James 1:20
because a man's anger does not achieve God's righteousness.
Family 35 New Testament
In The King James Version
For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
In Context
19So then, my beloved brothers, let every man be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger;
Cross References
2 Timothy 2:24Now a slave of the Lord should not quarrel but be gentle towards all, skillful at teaching, forbearing,
Matthew Henry on James 1:20-27
On Suppressing Corrupt Affections; The Duty of Hearers; Practical Religion. ( a. d. 61.) 19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: 20 For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. 21 Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls. 22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. 23 For if any be a hearer of the word,… Read the whole commentary →